Confetti and Bows has all the goods to create the most fun and stunning celebration ever! We chatted to learn more about this #girlboss and what she'll be bringing to ReBash this Sunday May 15th! (Have you gotten your tix yet? Head over here!).

Tell us about your business/craft.Confetti and Bows is an online party boutique providing pretty party decor, supplies, and paper flower backdrop rentals. We pride ourselves in hand picking unique party supplies from small businesses and handmade artisans.

​How did you get started?We got started last year when we made a paper flower backdrop for a photo shoot and it was later used as a backdrop to style some beautiful dessert tables. Soon we began to get requests for paper flower rentals for weddings, birthday parties, and showers. We recently launched our online party boutique so that we can also provide people with the prettiest party goods for a sweet celebration. Having a few handmade pieces or pretty tableware can sometimes make all the difference when you're celebrating a special occasion.

What is one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?One thing that people may be surprised to find out about me is that I'm really good at reverse parking!

What is your personal favourite piece out of your own collection and why?My favourite piece from my own collection is the paper flowers that I rent out. They are a product of long hard hours with my glue gun and stacks of paper and sometimes I, myself, can't believe that these flowers are made of paper!

Who/what inspires you?I'm constantly inspired by female entrepreneurs in our community and have met so many friendors (many of the ReBash vendors) in the industry who have been so supportive, loving and kind. It makes me feel proud to be able to work with them and there is just so much positive energy to soak up when you are surrounded by these empowering women.

​What can guests at ReBash expect to see from you at the event?Guests can expect to see our paper flower wall used as a photo booth and will get to take selfies in front of our backdrop with some photo booth props! We are also giving away a chance to win a free dessert table backdrop rental for a bridal shower or wedding. We will also be debuting some of our online party supplies as well!

We have some amazing raffle prizes lined up for those of you who buy your tickets to ReBash online by May 14th 11:59pm! Each person who purchases online is automatically entered to win one of two FANTASTIC prizes!

Prize #1 is this awesome basket filled to the brim with $200 worth of Burt's Bees goodness! Everything from lotion to lip balm and in between to get you pampered and feeling purty.

Prize # 2 is the ENTIRE Burt's Bees lip collection PLUS 5 free classes to get your plié-on at Barreworks Toronto! This lip collection includes the brand new launched lipsticks that come in gorgeous eco-friendly containers, along with some classics like the gloss and tinted lip balms.

So whatcha waiting for?? Head over here to purchase your tickets online before May 15th for your chance to win one of these awesome prizes. We aren't selling raffle tickets at the event so this is your only chance to enter! GOOD LUCK!

Winners will be drawn & announced on May 14th - prizes to be picked up at ReBash on May 15th between 11am-5pm.

Frou Frou House was a fan favourite from last year's event and we are super pumped to have them with us again this Spring at ReBash! We got an update from the gals about what they've been doing and what guests can expect from them at the market this year. If you haven't already, get your tickets online and be automatically entered into our amazing Raffle!

​Over the past year here at Frou Frou House, we have been continuously working on fun stationery projects for the not so ordinary bride and pushing the envelope when it comes to wedding decor. We are very fortunate to work with such amazing couples and can't wait to see our work unfold over the next few months and into the year of 2017.

This year at ReBash we are featuring the latest wedding trend, ART! We have teamed up with an extremely talented local artist, Jones and Coe. Erin from Jones and Coe has created a special series that we will be displaying at our booth. Her art is the perfect backdrop or decor piece to any wedding!

Periwinkle Flowers is our amazing floral sponsor at ReBash (if you were at the show last year, you've seen her lovely work!) and she will also have a table at this year's event! For gorgeous blooms in beautiful arrangements and lots of fun and fresh inspiration, you just HAVE to come see Jess at Periwinkle! Get your tickets online over here!

Tell us about your business.I own Periwinkle Flowers, a flower shop in mid town Toronto. It’s a sunny and happy space where my staff and I make happy whimsical flower designs for customers to take or to send. I also work with couples to add the floral element to their weddings, with an emphasis on colour and a relaxed, happy style.

How did you get started?I fully intended to be a journalist, even going off to University at 18 years old with that intent. I hated it and flunked out. I ended up taking a year long floristry course at Humber College more to have something to do rather than an intent interest, but it turned out I loved it and was well suited to it. I got hired on by my co-op placement company, a high-end floral shop in Rosedale. I worked at a variety of flower shops before spending a couple of years freelancing for floral studios around Toronto. In 2001 I made the leap and opened my own shop.

What is one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?I love to sew and knit so I make a lot of my own clothes.

What is your personal favourite thing about your business and why?I love the little slices of story I get throughout my day. When customers are buying they tend to talk to me about why they are buying, who they are buying for and I get to glimpse little pieces of their life, which I just find fascinating. Everyone has such a unique path and I love that I get to witness these moments as I make pretty flowers for people to give to other people. It really is just the best job.

Who/what inspires you?I love connecting with other flower designers and florists. There is so much room out there for everyone, and I am a true believer in community over competition. It’s always inspiring to meet someone who loves flowers as much as I do, and I enjoy being exposed to new ideas and styles all the time.

What can guests at ReBash expect to see from you at the event?I’m delighted to be partnering with ReBash again this year to add pretty flower touches to the space at large. This year I will have a table space too, where I’ll have pretty posies of spring blooms, mason jar posies, teacups potted with cactus, succulent terrariums with mini dinosaurs and other happy things from the shop.

Sounds beautiful, Jess! We are thrilled to have Periwinkle on board again and we can't wait to share her work with all of you brides-to-be, grooms-to-be and event professionals!

﻿We are profiling a talented event designer today, Create The Date! Nnolika loves to put her handmade stamp onto all of her events and we learn more about her here.﻿

Tell us about your business/craft.​I am an aspiring event designer with a little business called Create The Date (formerly Wink Studios). I love to hand make and create all sorts of crafts and bring a unique touch to events and decor. I love to work with paper and ribbon and customize anything and everything. I recently discovered my love for designing and decorating for events after throwing a couple New Years parties, and decided to direct my crafting in that direction. ReBash will be my first show to showcase my event design side and I’m very excited!

How did you get started?I have been crafting ever since I could remember (and was allowed to use scissors on my own). After graduating with a Diploma in Interior Design, I started making and selling small crafts on the side via my Etsy Shop as I pursued my career. Once I discovered the world of Event Design, I thought it was the perfect place for me to mesh my education and love for all things crafty. Now I am on the pursuit of learning more about the industry, immersing myself in developing my business and creating beautiful pieces for beautiful events. I’ve decided to launch a new name, a new site and new designs to start my journey in the Event Design industry. Come see what Create The Date can make for your special date!

What is one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?​As much as I LOVE bright pops of colour in my designs, one of my favourite colours is actually grey (yes I know it’s technically a shade!). It’s such a beautiful neutral that goes along with almost every colour and the perfect backdrop to any pop!

What is your personal favourite piece out of your own collection and why?I’ve worked on so many different types of crafts, that is hard to answer, but right now, my favourite piece would have to be my ‘Hot Chocolate Bar’ sign. It incorporates many different things that I love; graphic design, chalkboards and a 3D layered paper technique that I really like to use in my work. I think it brings the best of many worlds together.

Who/what inspires you?​What inspires me is anything crafty and handmade. I love seeing the creativity of others and it fascinates me to see the beautiful things other people create showcasing their talents and skills. For some reason I have an HUGE attraction to anything and everything Kraft. Every time I see it, all I can think of is a beautiful blank canvas to work on and making something out of it. It has a simple, sophisticated yet rustic charm to it that I find very appealing.

What can guests at ReBash expect to see from you at the event?All you ReBash visitors can expect to see some custom creations, simple sophisticated style and different designs. From centrepieces and signage, to favours and cupcake toppers, there will be an array of items that can be customized and tailored to suit your special day.

Tell us about your business/craft.Save The Date Events is a Toronto based full service event planning and styling agency specializing in creating modern, trend setting and unique celebrations. Whether you are planning a wedding, bridal shower, or bachelorette, we believe every event should make a statement, leaving your guests wanting more! Save The Date Events is committed to ensuring your event receives the attention it deserves at every stage, from creating, designing, planning, and organizing your special day.

How did you get started?Event planning has always been a passion of mine and after numerous years of creating and styling events of my own, it was only a matter of time until I pursued my dream in the events industry. Over the years, family and friends really enjoyed attending my themed events and seeing the smiles on all their faces brought me so much joy and passion to want to create many more.

What is one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?I am extremely versatile in my style and taste. I immerse myself in all my designs and am highly passionate to work with all different and unique themes. I am just as passionate to design a vintage, retro, modern or traditional event. I’m an out of the box thinker and thrive on the creativity of my clients and the world around me.

What is your personal favourite piece out of your own collection and why?All our cake pop stands are custom made by us and come in a variety of colours and sizes. The stands are my personal favourite décor item because of its uniqueness and modern style. Our cake pop stands act as beautiful centrepieces for any sweet table that tie in nicely with any themed event. They are truly one of a kind!

Who/what inspires you?Inspiration is all around and I am influenced by everything such as art, fashion, food and interior design. I always seek to learn new trends and create my own. I am highly inspired by the French culture because of its class, elegance and timeless style which is often showcased in my designs.

What can guests at ReBash expect to see from you at the event?Save The Date Events specializes in custom cake pops and cake pop displays perfect for any event! Guests can expect to see a variety of display and design ideas for themed sweet tables. They will be able to select and sample a variety of cake pop flavours and take home a treat or two.

We are so excited to introduce Laura from LLB Creative as our event photographer for this Spring's ReBash! Laura will be onsite capturing all of the fun moments of the day and we chatted with her a bit more about her work here. Get your tickets to ReBash over here!​

Tell us about your business.LLB Creative is a boutique wedding, lifestyle and fashion photography studio located in downtown Toronto with a flair for capturing authentic, unscripted moments in a vibrant, lively and genuine style. My favourite moments to photograph are intimate wedding celebrations that are bursting with laughter, tears and dancing; squishy newborn babies and families in a non-posed manner that fills the heart with warmth; compelling fashion editorials that tell a story, and animals of all shapes and sizes. My motto is that you only get to experience your story once and I am so happy to be able to help capture those stories for clients to cherish forever.

How did you get started?My passion for photography stems from my background in publishing and journalism. For years I worked for a variety of national lifestyle publications and newspapers as an editor and editorial coordinator. That incredible work experience provides me with a unique ability to transform otherwise ordinary moments into very editorialized images without losing the realness of the moment. After spending years working full-time in publishing, shooting for magazines and then shooting weddings and other life events during my time off, I decided to take a chance and open my own studio.

What is one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?A little known fact about me is that in addition to LLB Creative I also own and operate a charming little print shop called Gooseberry Prints (http://gooseberryprints.com/). Gooseberry Prints is a collection of limited edition nursery art featuring lots of rescued animals and created to infuse childhood decor with magic and whimsy. It started as a little passion project, blending my love of photography, animals and home decor and offers families unique pieces of art without breaking the bank. For behind-the-scenes animal fun follow Gooseberry on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gooseberryprints/.

What is your personal favourite thing about your business and why?My absolute favourite thing about being a photographer is connecting with my clients and experiencing their once-in-a-lifetime moments with them. The beauty of non-posed photographs is that I get to capture moments in time for my clients to look back on forever. You know that feeling you get when you flip through your old childhood photos and are overcome with nostalgia and joy? That's how I feel every time I shoot because I know that my clients will be able to experience that moment over and over again. It's almost magical!

Who/what inspires you?Oh gosh! Tough question! So many things continually inspire me. Art, music, literature, the people in my life, the natural world... I really couldn't choose just one person or thing!

What can guests at ReBash expect to see from you at the event?I am so excited to be participating in ReBash this year! Not only will I be photographing the event, but I'll also be offering all sorts of fun freebies at my booth! I am also cooking up an ultra extra-special offer exclusively for ReBash guests! So be sure to drop by to uncover the secret! I can't wait to meet everyone!

If you're planning on gifting your bridal party or party guests with something delicious and personalized, Jarred is the vendor to check out at ReBash in a few weeks, on May 15th. Get your online tickets quickly (and be entered automatically into our raffle to win one of two amazing prizes!).

Tell us about your business/craft.A friend of ours once jokingly referred to "jarred" as our "high-maintenance hobby" and the description has stuck. We make various food items, such as multiple flavours of apple butter, wine jellies, smoked/sriracha salts, and BBQ seasoning mixes. We also hand-etch custom glassware such as wine glasses, beer steins or tumblers.

How did you get started?Both sides of the business started at Christmas back in 2013. We were saving up money for our own wedding, and still wanted to give thoughtful, caring gifts to a large list of family and friends so we made batches of apple butter and hand-etched personalized glasses as gifts. Everything went over so well with everyone that in autumn of 2014 we rented a booth at the Arts Market in Leslieville, and things took off from there!

What is one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?When people hear about our products, particularly the apple butter, they tend to assume that the person making it is a woman in her 50's, and that she lives out in the country on her own orchard. So people are always surprised to find that we're actually a couple, that we're under 35, and that we live and produce everything right in Toronto. They're also surprised to find that we started the company while simultaneously planning our own wedding, and that many of the elements in our event displays are actually re-used decor from our own September 2015 wedding!

What is your personal favourite piece out of your own collection and why?Our favourite product is the smoked sriracha salt, which actually came about somewhat accidentally. We were already making smoked salt and sriracha-infused salt, when a friend one day asked "what would happen if you smoked the sriracha salt?" Apparently the answer to that is deliciousness; this stuff has been referred to by some of our vegan customers as "bacon candy", and despite the fact that it's large grain salt, people have been known to eat it straight (not recommended in large quantities!). It has actually replaced regular salt entirely in our personal kitchen when it comes to cooking.

Who/what inspires you?We're very big on knowing where your food comes from, and supporting local economy, which is why 100% of the apples and fruits we use in our apple butter are from southern Ontario farms and orchards. All of our wine jellies use Ontario wines, and we try to source as many things locally as we can. We even rent out a commercial kitchen from a Leslieville pub called Hitch, which is just down the street from our house. There are no preservatives added, everything is vegan-friendly, and all ingredients are listed on the labels, including every spice and herb - if you have food allergies, there's nothing more annoying on a label than a vague statement like "spices".

What can guests at ReBash expect to see from you at the event?At ReBash you'll get to see a sampling of what we can do to add that personalized touch to your wedding! Our customizations have options that cover any budget and match any style, because it's not just just a gift, it's part of your decor! Our food products can be chosen individually or paired together as a "brides pick/grooms pick", and custom labelling means we can include things beyond just your colours, names and wedding date. You've probably already spent a lot of time choosing just the right design for things like invitations, so to keep your theme going, those are perfect elements to include in your personalized label. Our glassware options are endless as well. Personalized beer steins for groomsmen? Check. Wine glasses for the bridal party brunch? Check. A special set of wine glasses for the couple to use on the big day? Check. Want every guest at your wedding to get their own special glass? We can do that too. Because we hand-etch glassware from a stencil as opposed to using a machine which requires a lot of setup, customization is simple, and we work directly with you to make sure your design will look good on your chosen glassware before we start making a single piece.

Sign us up for bacon candy please! To see Jarred and their goodies in person, be sure to get your tickets to ReBash online here! It's only a few weeks away!

Many of us have had the amazing experience of being a bridesmaid. But sometimes, the dresses are not so amazing - right?? Local company BridesMade, founded by Mallory, is the one-stop shop for finding your perfect dress! Read on to learn more.

Tell us about your business/craft.BridesMade understands that 91% of bridesmaids only wear the dress once, on wedding day. We also understand that one of the biggest pain points in the current bridesmaid dress shopping experience is the process and expense of alterations. We solve both of these problems through our specially designed dresses (handcrafted in Canada) which we offer both for rent (save up to 70% off) and purchase. Rentals are crafted with our Made2Flatter adjustable fit features while purchases are Made2Measure custom fit with both options alleviating the need for alterations.

How did you get started?BridesMade was founded by Mallory McKewen, a Toronto based entrepreneur with her eye set on ways to improve the lives of twenty-somethings like herself. Upon graduating from the MBA program at Laurier she began working in Finance while exploring entrepreneurial pursuits on the side.

With several dresses in her closet that she will never wear again, Mallory identified a pain point in the Canadian bridesmaid dress shopping landscape and set out to solve the problem. After validating the dress rental concept, BridesMade was accepted into the Launchpad accelerator program where the true value and scalability of this business was quickly identified.

In its launch, BridesMade blew all of the initial demand goals out of the water, and a strong teammate was quickly required. This led to a natural progression to bring in Kaleah Baker of Calgary, who brought with her a wide set of complimentary skills as well as an ability to more quickly expand the geographical presence to the west coast.

What is one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?I left my great job in Finance in order to dedicate my full self to the growth of this business. Now I work as a waitress in order to pay my bills and have cash to invest into BridesMade!

What is your personal favourite piece out of your own collection and why?I love our Maria dress because it continues to amaze me. We have made a promise to our brides & maids that all of our rental dresses are size adjustable, so we originally only designed dresses in 'safe' styles (A-line with a high degree of coverage over the bust). I was a little worried about our ability to fulfill this promise with a strapless sweetheart cut gown so we originally brought in Maria as a test/beta dress. We have tried our Size 8 Maria on over 20 bridesmaids and models from size 2 to 12 and it has adjusted to look fabulous on every single one of them!

Who/what inspires you?The quote "She believed she could so she did" is the background on my computer screen and whenever I need a little inspiration I minimize my windows/browsers to see that quote and it brings up so many memories, ambitions, and goals that I have.

What can guests at ReBash expect to see from you at the event?We have beautiful dresses which are handcrafted here in Canada, and an innovative way of outfitting your bridesmaids in them which has been loved and appreciated by the Millennial generation! You can expect great service from a personal stylist as well as willingness to work within a variety of budgets.

Visit BridesMade at ReBash for one day only on Sunday May 15th, 2016 at 99 Sudbury St, Toronto to see this unique bridesmaid dress concept and also shop the best of Toronto's hippest locally handmade, vintage and upcycled wedding and event goods!

We love how GrainDeep works with wood using custom laser engraving to create the most gorgeous creations to beautify your home and events! Read on to learn more about this local treasure. You'll be able to meet Sonya and Isac from GrainDeep as well as shop their beautiful wares at ReBash this May 15th for one day only! Buy your tickets here (going fast!).

Tell us about your business/craft.We make custom laser engraved wood tags for weddings, gifts and all of life’s special moments. We also make custom tags for businesses who want to add a special touch to their brand and packaging. Along with our custom work, we have created a line of wood home décor products. Our coasters, succulent holders, votive holders and vases come in three shades of wood - maple, cherry and walnut. Customers can choose the shade that suits their particular taste or they can mix and match between all three for variation and contrast.

How did you get started?Sonya had her first shop on Etsy making rustic tea light holders and coasters out of fallen branches. She started stamping images onto each piece although was never fully satisfied with the results. One night, a close friend of both Sonya and Isac opened their eyes to the technology of laser engraving. Isac being a total tech geek loved the idea of playing with lasers and that is how the concept of GrainDeep started!

What is one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?We are partners in life and in business and have been together for 13 years. Professionally, we began in the industries of interior design and architecture. We love being able to apply the skills that we developed in these industries in our own business.

What is your personal favourite piece out of your own collection and why?Our coasters because we use them every day! We have a stack of them that we rotate at home. They are fun to mix and match - both designs and wood variations.

Who/what inspires you?Definitely we inspire one another. The best part about being in business with your partner and friend is bouncing ideas off one another and being each other’s cheerleader. We also have very supportive family and friends who are always interested in what we are doing and developing next.

What can guests at ReBash expect to see from you at the event?We will be selling our wood home décor products as well as have samples out showcasing our variety of wedding, gifts tags and save the date designs.

We love GrainDeep's products and they remind us of carving initials into a tree! Much more sophisticated and cool though ;). We hope you can join us at ReBash (a little something will be in the Goodie Bags from GrainDeep for the first 50 guests who enter the event!).